Department of Microbiology

FACULTY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDILKANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

www.kustwudil.edu.ng

Fourth Edition (Revised 2016)

Department of Microbiology

FACULTY OF SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCES

Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The process of establishing Kano University of Science and Technology

(KUST) Wudil started in 1988 when the Kano State Government set up a

Task Force under the Chairmanship of Professor Ibrahim H. Umar, the

erstwhile Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano. The Task force

submitted its Report in February, 1989, recommending the

establishment of the University. Subsequently, a Technical Committee

was inaugurated in July, 1989 to study, in detail, the Report of the Task

Force. Consequent upon this, an eleven (11) member Implementation

Committee was appointed and assigned the responsibility for the smooth

take-off of the University in October, 1991. However, due to some

technical and administrative problems, the University could only

commence academic activities in April, 2001, with six (6) programmes

(Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Computer science, Applied

Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics) in two (2) Faculties;

namely, Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (FAAAT) and Science

and Science Education (FASSE) respectively. Presently, the University

runs eighteen (18) programmes in five (5) Faculties namely; Agriculture

and Agricultural Technology (Agriculture and Food Science and

Technology), Earth and Environmental Sciences (Architecture,

Geography, Urban & Regional Planning and Geology), Engineering

(Electrical, Civil and Mechanical), Mathematical and Computing

Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics) and Science

and Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry,

Microbiology and Science Education). This is in keeping with the

Universities Strategic and Phasing Plan and in the spirit of our Vision and

Mission. The first programme accreditation visit to the University took

place in 2005 and all the programmes were given interim accreditation.

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The subsequent visit in 2007 gave all the programmes Full

Accreditation. Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil was

among the first Universities to be subjected to Institutional accreditation

by the National Universities Commission where the University scored B

grade, which is interim accreditation for five (5) years.

DEPARTMENTS/UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1.0 Office of the Vice Chancellor

a. Physical Planning and Development Department (PP&D)

b. Academic Planning and Control (AP&C)

c. Security Division

d. University Health Services Unit (UHSU)

e. Internal Audit Unit

f. Student Affairs Division

g. Management Information System (MIS)

h. University Computer Center (UCC)

i. Counseling and Human Development Center

j. Entrepreneurship Center

k. Sports Directorate

l. Research and Development institute

m. Information and Public Relations (IPR)

n. Linkages and Affiliation Directorate

o. KUST Consultancy and Investment Limited

p. KUST Division of Agricultural Collages

q. Directorate of Alumni and Advancement

r. Center of Information and Communication Technology

s. Directorate of Farm

t. Directorate of Quality Assurance

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2.0 Office of the Registrar

a. Human Resource Division

b. Academic Division

c. Council Affairs Division

3.0 University Library

4.0 Bursary

FACULTIES AND ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

- Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

· Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

· Department of Animal Science

· Department of Crop Science

· Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife

· Department of Soil Science

· Department of Food Science and Technology

- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

· Department of Computer Science

· Department of Mathematics

· Department of Statistics

- Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

· Department of Architecture

· Department of Geography

· Department of Geology

· Department of Urban & Regional Planning

- Faculty of Engineering

· Department of Civil Engineering

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· Department of Electrical Engineering

· Department of Mechanical Engineering

- Faculty of Science

· Department of Biology

· Department of Biochemistry

· Department of Chemistry

· Department of Microbiology

· Department of Physics

- Faculty of Science and Technology Education

· Department of Agriculture Education

· Department of Biology Education

· Department of Chemistry Education

· Department of Geography Education

· Department of Mathematics Education

· Department of Physics Education

- School of Postgraduate Studies

- Directorate of General Studies

VISIONThe University shall be an International Centre of excellence.

MISSIONThe mission of Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is to

provide highly skilled manpower through research and training, to meet

the challenges of a fast changing world.

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PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The guiding philosophy of Kano University of Science and Technology,

Wudil shall be the provision of community based education that will

facilitate the production of graduates who shall fulfill the stipulated

requirements in learning and character to graduate in their various fields

of specialization. The graduates shall also be groomed in such a manner

that they will be able to effectively function in the Community.

CORE VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Excellence:Excellence stems from a sense of pride in who we are and what we

believe in, which explains our optimism and the faith we have in the

future. We believe that excellence, not mere compliance, is the goal of

our teaching, our research and our service. We are not motivated to

excellence out of pride, but out of a desire to be involved. In everything

we do, we are not to be satisfied with mediocrity, but excellence.

DIGNITY:Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil students are not just

joining a University, they're joining a lifelong family that understands the

value of loyalty, camaraderie, and unconditional support. At the heart of

our commitment to being people with dignity is the visible

demonstration of the value of one another. We give honour to each other

through our words and actions, and by the commitment to our collective

success that is translated into the success of the University.

LEADERSHIPThe spirit of leadership is instilled in every student; whether in the public

or private sector, they have the values, the confidence and the experience

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to lead. We utilize the windows of opportunity presented to us to the

maximum. Therefore, our resources and efforts are harnessed to fulfill

our common goals. A commitment to our future aspiration means we

want to have a short term focus with a long term view. We are therefore stdetermined to effectively impact on the world of the 21 Century.

LOYALTY Loyalty and respect for tradition is about a sense of trust and conformity

to the norms and values we cherish as a community.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Microbiology was created in October, 2011 together

with 4 other departments (Biochemistry, Geology, Science Education

and Urban and Regional Planning) in the University to take up in the

2011/2012 session. The Department is being headed by Dr. Isma'I la

Ahmed (former Head of Biology Department) since its inception to date.

It started with seven (7) staff, five (5) Academic staff (2 permanent and 1

visiting from Biology Department and 2 permanent from Food Science

Department) and 2 non academic staff. The initial number of students

was 82, 67 number level 100 and 15 students level 200.

Currently the Department has 8 (4 permanent and 4 visiting) academic

staff and 4 non academic staff. The number of student rose to 230 (levels

100-400) by the 2014/2015 session.

A postgraduate programme was also mounted in MSc. Microbiology

hosted by Biology Department in the 2013/2014 session with 25

numbers of students.

Dr. Isma'ila AhmedHOD Microbiology

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENTThe Department of Microbiology, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil wishes to convey its warm welcome as well as congratulations to its growing number of students for securing a rarest opportunity to becoming trained for a degree of Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. The Department is one of the greatest organs of the University that partake in preparing students even from other departments to cope with the challenges of University education in science and technology. This is no doubt in consonance with the philosophy and learning needs of the community so that vibrant and bright individuals are developed as useful members of the society. The intellectuals that could be produced are expected to contribute in transforming the Kano State in particular and Nigeria in general into scientific and technological, economically, socially, morally and industrially advanced. However, in trying to improve towards the realization of the above goals, all hands are on deck by both the academic, technical and other non -academic staff of the University. The Department provide conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning conditions for all students. There is an excellent student - teacher relations coupled with highly graded guidance and counseling provisions in addition to the services rendered by the various level coordinators that facilitate students academic, conduct and extramural activities. For these welcoming conditions, the course attracts an increasing number of applicants on annual basis and that adds to the competitive effect of securing admission into the Department. This also entails a high demand for the increase in the teaching and learning facilities that can cater for this exponentially expanding Department. We at this juncture should be grateful to Allah, the University management and the Kano State Government for providing all the necessary requirements for the sustenance of the University.

Dr. Isma'ila AhmedB.Sc, MSc. (BUK), PhD (ABU)HOD Microbiology.

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ACADEMIC STAFF.

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S/N

Name

Rank

Qualification

Area of specialization

Email address

Phone number

1. Dr. Ismaila Ahmed Associate professor/Reader

PhD., MSc., BSc. Medical Microbiology

Ismahmed2ks@yoo.com 07039629346

2. Adamu Abdullahi Shehu Lecturer 1 PhD(in view)MSc., BSc.

Food Microbiology

Adamudambatta2014@ gmail.com

08036527107, 09093530485

3. Sadisu farouk Umar Lecturer 1 Msc., BSc. Industrial micro faruksadisu@gmail.com 08065546809, 07053698577

4. Tasiu Mahmud Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Animal biotechnology

mahmudtasiu@yahoo.com

07032897916, 08138653407

5. Zakari Nuhu Lambu Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Environmental Microbiology

zakarinuhulambu@gmail com.

07032856539

6. Abdulwahid Isah Adamu Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Microbiology abdulwahidisah@gmail.com 09038637829 7. Ibrahim Adamu Karfi Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Biotechnology 08066209724 8. Rabiu Adamu Tsakuwa Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Medical micro Rabiuadamu2@yahoo.com 08033179927 9. Surajo Adamu Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Medical micro Surajoadamu400@gmail.com 08036092256 10. Fatima Abdulsalam

Ibrahim Assistant Lecturer Msc., BSc. Microbiology teddyzahra@yahoo.com 09033332904

11. Jamilu Isyaku Graduate Assistant Msc., (in view) BSc.

Microbiology Jisyaku2@gmail.com 08069286116

12. VISITING LECTURERS AND SABBATICAL STAFF LIST

13. Prof. Auwal Uba Visiting Professor PhD.,Msc., BSc. Medical micro Ubaauwalu2000@yahoo.co 08036159678, 08093888735

14. Prof. Olayeni Stephen olanitola

Visiting Professor PhD.,Msc., BSc. Pharmeucitical Microbiology

15. Prof. Ediga bede Agbo Visiting Professor PhD.,Msc., BSc. Industrial micro 16. Dr. Dalha Wada Taura Visiting Associate

professor. PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

17. Dr. Kalpana Sultan Visiting Associate professor

PhD.,Msc., BSc. microbiology

18. Dr. Shamsuddeen Umar Senior lecturer PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

19. Dr. A. B. Sulaiman Senior lecturer sabbatical

PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

20. Dr. Hauwa Goshi Senior lecturer sabbatical

PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

21. Dr. Ahmed Umar farouk Senior lecture sabbatical

PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

22. Dr. Muhammad Nura Sani

Senior lecturer sabbatical

PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology

23. Dr. Hudu Okankhamme Senior lecturer PhD.,Msc., BSc. Microbiology 24. Dr. Ella Senior lecturer PhD.,Msc., BSc. microbiology

STAFF LIST

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NON ACADEMIC STAFF

S/N NAME STATUS RANK QUALIFICATION AREA OF SPECIALISATION

1 Sani Muhammad

Ibrahim

Senior Technologyist

2 Auwalu Magaji Sabiu

Confidential Secretary II

3 Aliyu Usman Umar

Messenager/Cleaner

4 Sadiq Muhammad

Laboratory Attendance/Cleaner

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CREDIT SYSTEMThe University operates a course credit system. The following are the important features of the system.(a) Programme of study:This refers to the aggregate courses registered by a student that is systematically structured to meet requirements for the award of a degree.

(B) Course: This embodies an element of teaching, study and other

academic activities that may consist of lectures, laboratory work,

presentation and or field work. The University uses a system of coding

for its courses comprising three letters and four digits. The three letters

indicate the Department offering the course. The first of the four digits

indicates the level of the course, the second digit indicates the credit load

of the course and the last two digits indicate the serialization.

(C) Credit Unit: Refers to the measure of workload that describes

the student- teacher contact hours per week per semester.

(d) Semester: This refers to a segment of the Annual duration of the

period of study conventionally divided into two (2) semesters; a semester

normally lasts for at least eighteen (18) weeks including registration,

teaching and examination periods provided no less than fifteen (15)

weeks is devoted for lectures each of the semesters.

(E) Session: This is an academic year comprising of two (2)

semesters as determined by the University Senate.

Continuous Assessment:

This refers to the Assessment of the student performance and conduct

throughout the semester. It includes tests, assignments, attendance and so

on. The Continuous Assessment carries 40% and examination 60%.

Grading System:

The University operates a course credit system. The following are the

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important features of the system.

(a) Letter Grade: Letter grades A, B, C, D; F and (Inc) are used in

assessing each course. The letters are classified as follows.

S/N LETTER GRADE SCORE

1 A 70 – 100

2 B 60 – 69

3 C 50 – 59

4 D 45 – 49

5 F 0 – 44

The Incomplete grade (Inc) is awarded to a student who has completed

all aspects of a course except the end-of-semester examination with

approved valid reason(s). The student's C.A for the course will be

carried forward and the student can sit for the examination in the

following session. Such a student will not need to register for the course

again.

(b) Grade Points (GP): Each letter grade is assigned a Grade Point as

follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and F=0. No grade point is assigned to

the grade (Inc)

(c) Points: The points earned in a course are the product of the credit

weight and the grade point. For instance, if a student obtains a 'B grade'

in a 3-credit course, the points are 4×3=12

(d) Grade Point Average (GPA): The (GPA) is defined as the

weighted average of all grade points obtained in a semester. It is an

indication of student's performance in the semester. In computing the

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GPA, credit weight of incomplete course(s) are not counted. GPA = Total Points Earned per Semester

Total Credits Registered per Semester

(e) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The (CGPA) is

defined as the weighted average of all the grade points earned by the

student from the time he\she joined the program of study up to the time

of computation. Thus, the CGPA gives an indication of the student's

overall performance in the program of study. It is computed as follows:CGPA = Total Points Earned for all Semesters

Total Credits Registered for all semesters

(F)CGPA classification: The CGPA values are classified as follows:

S/N CGPA Degree Classification

1 4.50-5.00 First Class

2 3.50-4.49 Upper Second Class

3 2.40-3.49 Lower Second Class

4 1.50-2.39 Third Class

(g) Probation

A student whose CGPA is below 1.50 at the end of a session will be

placed on probation for one academic session. (h) Withdrawal

A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is below 1.50

at the end of two consecutive sessions would be required to withdraw

from the programme. Any student who cannot satisfy the graduation

requirements within two (2) years after the prescribed duration of the

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programme (6 or 7 years after admission as the case may be) will also be

required to withdraw from the University.

REGISTRATIONi. Both returning and fresh students must register online with the

University portal (www.kustwudil.edu.ng) at the beginning of each session, based on the guidelines set out by the Senate.

ii. Each student must complete the registration exercise within the

stipulated period.

iii. Copies of completed registration forms should be deposited with

the following:

· Department

· Faculty

· Academic Division

· Students Affairs Division

Students are advised to keep copies of all their registration documents for

future reference.

DEFERMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION

A student is allowed to defer an academic session subject to acceptable

reasons. All applications for deferment should be addressed to the Vice

Chancellor through the relevant Head of Department and Dean of the

Faculty. A student who seeks to defer a session must present evidence of

registration for the session he/she wishes to defer. Before a student could

proceed for deferment, he/she must receive an approval of the Senate.

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SPECIAL INFORMATION

Students at all levels are advised to be familiar with their Level

Coordinators and ensure that they consult them from time to time for

guidance and counseling.

CLUBS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Students are advised to be actively involved in social and professional

associations in order to develop their social and mental faculties. The

University has a fully registered Student Union which elects its executive

council and Student Representatives. At the Faculty and Departmental

Level, there are professional Associations that promote learning and

intellectual interaction among the students. Through the associations

students have the opportunity to relate with their colleagues from other

Universities and Academic institution of learning. Students are

therefore, encouraged to join any of the above association as part of the

extra curricula activities during their stay in the University.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT:

The University has a fully established guidance and counseling unit

under the office of the Vice Chancellor. The Unit provides advisory

services to all students, males and females at all levels of their studies.

The staff of the Unit is proactive and treat students' issues with utmost

confidentiality. Therefore, all students are advised to approach the unit

whenever they find themselves in situations that require counseling.

Students are strongly advised to avail themselves to the Services of the

Unit.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

The Library is the nerve center of academic activities in the University.

The University has a modern functioning in addition to Faculties and

Departmental Library Complex in addition to Faculty and Departmental

Libraries. The Central Library renders its services from 09:00am

8:00pm Mondays to Fridays and on Saturdays 09:00 3:00pm. There are

many sections of the Library that offer different specialized services

including; reference, circulation, serials and e library. All students are

required to register with the University Library. Registered Student will

be issued with three barrowing cards for tickets. All books loaned out to

students are to be returned within 2 weeks from the date of issue. The

University has an e-resources center that is networked with internet

facilities that enables access to online resources such as Science Direct,

AJON (African Journal Offline),Offline Data Base, e-Granary

resources, AGORA and Nigerian Virtual Library. All students are

therefore advised to utilize the services being offered by the Library to

enhance the quality of their studies. On CD room one also available.

INTERNET FACILITIES:

In line with modern trend in information and communication

Technology, Kano University of Science and Technology, has deployed

both Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless internet services on the

campus. Student who has laptop computers can access wireless internet

services especially within the academics area, otherwise they can make

use of the e-library section of the Central Library. Students must use the

internet facilities sensibly in order to get the full benefits of the services.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

The University has a Clinic under the Health Services Unit that attends

to staff and students' health care needs. The Unit has entered into a

viable contract under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

with some health management organizations. The Clinic offers

different health care services such as Consultations, Pharmaceutical

Services, Laboratory Analysis and a sick bay for short observatory

admission. Therefore, students are required to register with the

University Health Services and NHIS in order to enjoy the services

under the scheme.

SPORTSThe University recognizes the imperative of Physical fitness in

promoting the mental and intellectual abilities of staff and students. The

University has formally established a Directorate of Sports and

appointed a Director to develop, coordinate and manage sporting

activities. The Directorate is proud to have standard football pitches,

basket ball, volley ball, lawn tennis and badminton courts and a well set

out track for athletics and facilities for indoor sports. The University

organizes an annual Inter Faculty Sport competition for the Student. In

addition the University also organizes an annual Sporting Competition

among the staff of the University tagged the (Unity Cup). The University

has been consistent on participating in West African University Games

(WAUG) and National University Games Association (NUGA).

Furthermore, in 2011, the University hosted Nigerian Universities Staff

Sports Association (NUSSA). Therefore, students are advised to join

any of the sports in order to utilize the facilities and opportunities offered

by the sports Directorate.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BSc. (HONS)

MICROBIOLOGY1. For entry into level 100:University matriculation examination (UME) with five SSCE/NECO/GCE O-level credits obtained in not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and ChemistryII. For Direct Entry into level 200:a) Minimum of 8 IJMB points with five)-level credits in relevant

subjects, which must be at credit level.b) Credit passes in two major subjects in NCE and five ordinary

level passes, of which must be at credit level.c) OND at upper credit and five O-level passes in three of which

must be at credit level.Generally, a credit in Mathematics and English language are compulsory for all applicants as defined by the University of Science and Technology regulations.

CATEGORIZATION OF COURSES1. Core coursesThese are the courses which must be registered and passed before graduation.2. Pre-requisite coursesThese courses which must be registered and passed before taking another specified course, usually in the following semester or higher level. Example MCB4205 (Review essay) is a pre-requisite to MCB4610 (Research project).3. ElectivesThese are courses that students could select to make up for credits (topping) towards degree requirements.

REGISTRATION FOR COURSESa) Fresh studentsi) Admitted candidates must register for courses during the periods

specified by the University. Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated period shall forfeit their admission. Students who register shall pay the approved late registration

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fees.

ii) Candidates who offered admission might register on payment of

the appropriate fees and presentation of the originals of their

certificates or other acceptable evidences of qualification

claimed in their applications. If it is discovered at any time in the

programme that the candidate does not possess the qualifications

claimed in his applications or the entry qualification for the

programme, the admission will become null and void.

b) Adding and Dropping of Courses

A candidate wishing to add and/or drop any course(s) for

acceptable reasons must apply within the first week of the

commencement of second semester. Application for adding or

dropping courses must be made on the approved ADD-AND-

DROP FORMS” obtainable from the Faculty Officer, Faculty of

Science and Science Education.

LIST OF COURSES OFFERED FOR A FOUR YEAR BSC

MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME:

Except where specific requirement imposed a need for adjustment of a

course to another period, under normal situation of the University

calendar the courses are distributed into First and Second semester for

each level.

LEVEL 100 COURSESLevel 100 courses are basic science course other departments, as obtainable from other Universities, the first and second semester should be 36 credits as depicted below.

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FIRST SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURS CREDITS

STATUS

1

BIO1201

Intro. To Plant Biology

2

2

BIO1203

Intro. To Ecology

2 3

CHM1211

Inorganic Chemistry

2

4

CHM1231

Physical Chemistry

2 5

CSC1301

Intro. To Computer Scie.

3

6

MTH1301

Algebra and Trigonometry

3

7

GST1201

Study and Comm. Skills

2

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SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1

BIO1202

Intro. To Animal Biology

2

2

BIO1204

Intro. To Genetics and Evolution

2

3

CHM1221

Organic Chemistry

2

4

CHM1241

Practical Chemistry

2

5

MTH1304

Calculus and its Application

3

6

GST1202

Environment and Aspect of Morality

2

13(Minimum 33, Maximum 35)

ElectivesStudents should register 4 to 6 additional credits from either Physics Department or Mathematics/Statistics Departments (see below) to make a total of 33-35 credits for session.Electives from Physics Electives from Mathematics/Statistics*PHY1201 Mechanics I (2 Credits) *STA1301 Probability I (3 Credits)*PHY1105 Experimental Physics I (1 Credit) -MTH1302 Vectors (3 Credits)-PHY1202 Electricity and Magnetism (2 Credits)-PHY1104 Experimental Physics II (1 Credit)NB: *indicates first semester courses, - indicates second semester courses.

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LEVEL 200 COURSES. FIRST SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB 2201 General Microbiology I 2 2 BCH 2301 Intro. To Biochemistry I 3 3 ZOO 2201 Invertebrates 2 4 BIO 2203 General Physiology 2 5 CHM 2231 Physical Chemistry I 2 6 CSC 1301 Intro. To Compt. Science for DE 3 7 GST 2201 Foundation of Nigerian Culture 2 8 GST 2203 Communication in English I 2 18

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB 2202 General Microbiology II 2 2 BCH 2302 Intro. To Biochemistry II 3 3 BIO 2202 Genetics I 2 4 BIO 2206 Biostatistics & Research Method 2 5 BIO 2208 Biotechniques 2 6 CHM 2221 Organic Chemistry I 2 7 CHM 2211 In organic Chemistry I 2 8 GST 2202 Peace Study & Conflict resolution 2 9 GST 2204 Communication in English II 2 19 DE (Min 37, Max 43)

Returning (Min 34, Max 40)Elective BOT Seedless Plants 2 (First Semester)

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LEVEL 300

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB3201 Analytical Micro Biology and Quality

2

2 MCB3203 Food Microbiology 2 3 MCB3305 Immunology and Chemotherapy 3 4 MCB3307 Pathogenic Mycology 3 5 ZOO3301 Protozoology 3 6 BIO3201 Biosystematics 2 7 EEP3201 Enterpreneurship and Innovation 2 18

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB3302 Environmental Microbiology 3 2 MCB3304 Pathogenic Bacteriology 3 3 MCB3306 Microbial Physiology and

Metabolism 3

4 BIO3108 Field Course I 1 5 MCB3310 Student Industrial Work Exp. Scheme

(SIWES) 3

6 BIO3302 Principles of Epidemiology & Public Health

3

7 BOT3302 Plant Pathology 3 8 EEP3202 Business Creation and Growth 2 21 (Minimum 39, Maximum 45)

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LEVEL 400 COURSES

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB4201 Field Course II 2 2 MCB4303 Soil Microbiology 3 3 MCB4205 Review Essay and Seminar

Presentation 2

4 BCH4201(MCB) Advance Enzymology 2 5 MCB4307 Industrial Microbiology 3 6 ZOO4301 Parasitology 3 15

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT

STATUS

1 MCB 4302 Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology

3

2 MCB 4204 Microbial Ecology 2 3 MCB 4306 Virology 3 4 MCB 4208 Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2 5 MCB 4610 Research Project 6 16 (Minimum 31, Maximum 37)

Electivest

MCB4209 Bioinformatics 2 (1 semester)

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COURSES DESCRIPTION100 LEVEL COURSES: Needs a total of eight (8) credits from Biology and six (6) from Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science and General Studies (GST) to give 14 credits per semester. Additional 2 to 6 credits to be taken from either Maths or Physics as specified earlier.

BIO1201 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT BIOLOGYPrincipal groups of plant, reproductive life cycles, forms and function, physiology, respiration, transpiration and excretion, mode of nutrition (parasitism, saphropitism, holozoic, etc), reproduction, growth and development.

BIO1202 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BIOLOGYHistory and scope of zoology, principal groups of animals, variety of invertebrates and vertebrates, forms and functions and levels of organization including physiology, nutrition, respiration, excretion, circulatory system, hormones and reproduction.

BIO1203 INTRODUCTORY ECOLOGYBasic ecological concepts, theories and principles of ecology, energy flow in the ecosystem, tropic levels and biogeographical types of habitats, inter relations and interrelationships between organisms. Pollution and explanation of pollution terms, sanitation and sewage treatment. Conservation of natural resources, needs and methods. Effect on man on his environment. Soil and its components.

BIO1204 INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS AND EVOLUTIONThe cell concept, ultra structure of the cell, mitosis and meiosis, chromosome, genes, their relationship and importance, Mendelian laws, explanation of key genetic terms; genotype, phenotype, hetrosi/hybidity, dominance alleles, multiple alleles (blood groups), etc sex linkage and sex linkage characters, mutation, their advantages in agriculture and medicine. Introduction to evolution in general.

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CHM1231 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRYProperties of gases and heat capacities, equilibrium and thermodroblem solving, flow charts, application software, introduction to work processors, and spreadsheet, database management systems; computer gynamics, thermo chemistry, enthalpy of reactions, bond energies, thermodynamics cycles, Hess's law, principles of pH, ionic equilibrium, buffers, indicators, solubility product common ion effect. Electrochemistry, redox reactions, electrode potentials, electrolytes and electrolysis. Kinetics, position of chemical equilibrium and the rate at which it is attained, factors influencing rate of reactions, introduction to activation energy and catalysis.

CHM1221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRYHistorical survey of the development of organic chemistry, functional groups and classification of organic compounds, homologous, isologous and generic series, isolation and purification of organic compounds ( purification methods, distillation- simple, fractional, steam and vacuum, re- crystallization, sublimation, solvent extraction and chromatography, thin layer, paper and column), qualitative and quantitative analysis, molecular mass, empirical formula and molecular formula, hydrocarbons, alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, hybridization and the

2 3hybrid orbitals (Sp, Sp , and Sp ), isomerism; structural, geometrical, positional and functional.

CHM1241 PRACTICAL CHEMISTRYBasic apparatus, safety rules in the chemical laboratory, safety instruments e g smoke detector, sand baths, fire extinguishers and so on, important terminologies, ways of expressing concentration of a chemical solution, definitions and calculations, dilution and preparation from stock reagents, qualitative organic analysis and group classification tests, calorimetric techniques, acid- base titration, primary standard and standard solution, standardization of sodium hydroxide, qualitative analysis of inorganic anions and cations.

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CSC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE History of computers, functional components of computer. Characteristics of a computer, praphics; communication software, other software categories.

MTH 1301 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I (Algebra & Trigonometry) Elementary set theory: subject, union intersection, complements, Venn diagram; real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers; complex numbers; algebra of the complex numbers, the Argand diagram, De Moire's theorem, n-th roots, mathematical induction; real sequences and series; theory of quadratic equations; binomial theorem; circular measure; trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

MTH 1304 Calculus and its applicationFunction of real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differential. Methods of integration, definite integrals. Application to areas and volume.

GST 1201 Use of Library, Study skills and ICTIntroduction: Effective listening strategies, note-taking and note-making, abbreviations and symbols, use of the dictionary, use of library (acknowledgment of sources, endnotes, footnotes, 'in notes', bibliography, etc).

GST 1202 ENVIRONMENT AND ASPECT OF MORALITY Concept of environmental health: Concept of environment, concept of health, relationship between environment and health, relationship between environment and disease, Islamic concept of health and environment. Environmental hazards: effects on health, sources of environmental hazards and control, prophetic teachings on environmental protection.Accident: Types of distribution, season and nature, cause, prevention and control of accident, Islamic and western perspectives of firs aid. Environmental protection: Man's relation to the plant environment, prohibition of plundering of plants and farms,

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prohibition of environment pollution n Islam, Man's relation to the animal environment, Islamic injections on being compassionate to animals and condemnation of wickedness to them.Cleanliness and hygiene in Islam: Importance of cleanliness and purity in Islam, personal cleanliness and hygiene (ablution and ghusl), environmental sanitation and community health, prohibition of excretion/urination under fruit trees and shades or near public water sources, prohibition of urination and bath in stagnant water. The Community and the environment: The family and preventive health, the primary health care and the community, mobilizing the community for environmental protection.

PHY1201 MECHANICS ISpace and time, frames of references, units and dimension, kinematics; fundamental laws of mechanics, static and dynamics, Galilean invariance; universal gravitation, work and energy; rotational dynamics and angular moment; conservation laws.

PHY1201 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISMElectrostatics; conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic field and induction; Maxwell's equation; electromagnetic oscillation and waves; applications.

PHY1104/1105 PHYSICS PRACTICAL I/IIThese introduction courses emphasize quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques will be employed. The experiments include studies of maters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscocity, etc, covered in the above physics courses.

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STA1301 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITYMTH1302 VECTORSLEVEL 200 COURSESBIO2202 GENETICS IHereditable and non hereditable characteristics of living organisms, the chromosome theory of inheritance, chromosome structure of the eukaryotes and prokaryotes (bacteria and viruses). Linkage, crossing over, sex linkage, sex chromosomes and sex determination. The mechanisms of genetic recombination, introduction to population genetics.

BIO2206 BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODSUse of statistical method in biology and agriculture, frequency distribution, law of probability, the binomial, poison and normal frequency distributions. Estimation and test of hypothesis. Design of agriculture and biological experiments. Analysis of variance and co variance. Simple regression and correlation, contingency tables, some non parametric tests.

BIO2203 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY IPhysiochemical process in animals and plants; diffusion pressure and osmolarity, water potential, tugor, diffusion pressures (tension), hydrogen ion concentration (pH), Henderson Hasselbach equation, buffers in physiology, passive and active transport in cells, essential requirement on each. Respiration and photosynthesis, gaseous exchange, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

BIO2208 BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUESThe biology laboratory, safety and management techniques, the botanical and zoological garden. The microscope, types of microscopes and their uses. Preparation of microscopic slides, photometry, calometry. Separat ion techniques (centr i fugat ion, e lectrophoresis , chromatography), conductometry, light phase contrast, dark field and electron microscopy. Autoradiography, fluorescence. Writing of biological science research/experimental report. Basic laboratory

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equipments and chemicals.BOT2201 SEEDLESS PLANTSMorphology and reproduction of algae, fungi, bryophytes, including fossils.

BCH2301 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY IAcidity and alkalinity, pH and pKa values and their effects on cellular activities, Buffers. Chemistry/ structures of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Chemistry of amino acids, proteins and their derivatives, methods of isolation and identification, primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins, determination and biochemical application of the structures of proteins, nomenclature of nucleosides and nucleotides, effects of acids and alkali on hydrolysis of nucleic acids, structure of DNA and RNA, prokaryotic versus eukaryotic organisms.

BCH2203 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY IIIntroduction to enzymes, types, properties, classification and nomenclature, enzyme catalysis, factors affecting the rate of enzyme catalyzed reaction. Biological oxidation and bioenergetics. Gibb's equation, chemical coupling, phosphorylations, ATP and NADPH cycles, metabolism, introduction to metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids.

MCB2201 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY IHistorical aspects; scope of microbiology, general characteristics of microorganisms, growth and reproduction of microorganisms, sterilization and disinfection, brief survey of microbes as friends and foes. Practical on media preparation, isolation and identification of microorganisms from water, soil and air.

MCB2202 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY IISystematic classification of bacteria, fungi, viruses etc, microbial genetics and heredity, microbial physiology metabolism; biochemical components of microorganisms, structure and functions. Principal macromolecules, macro and micronutrients, vitamins, growth factors, mode of energy generation, biological and biochemical reactions of

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microorganisms; cycles of the element in nature, nitrogen fixation. Pre-requisite MCB2201.

CHM221 INORGANIC CHEMISTRYChemistry of first raw transition metals, introduction to coordination chemistry, elementary treatment of crystal field theory, comparative chemistry of the following element: (a) Ga, In, TI, (b) Ge, Sn, Pb, (c) As, Sb, Bi, (d) Se, Te, Po, Elementary introduction to organ metallic chemistry, role of metals in biochemical system.

CHM2221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Alkyl halides (preparation and chemical properties), factors affecting structures and properties of organic compounds (inductive, electrometric, mesomeric and steric effects and hyperconjugation), electrophilic and nucleophilic ( SN1 and SN2), elimination reactions ( E1 and E2), free radical substitution reactions of alkanes, stereochemistry (introduction).

CHM2231 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY IIThe kinetic theory of gases, behavior of real gases, the laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, enthalpy and Gibb's free energy, phase equilibria, rate laws, reaction rates, mechanisms and theories of elementary processes, photochemical reactions, basic electrochemistry.

GST2201 NIGERIAN PEOPLES CULTUREStudy of Nigeian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times, Nigeria's perception of his work. Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics, evolution of Nigeria as a political unit, indigene/settler phenomenon, concept of trade. Economic self-reliance, social justice, individual and national development, Norms and values, negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related vices), reorientation of moral environment problems.

GST2202 PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONBasic concept in peace studies and conflict resolution, Peace as vehicle of unity and development. Conflict issues, types of conflict eg

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Ethnic/religious/economic conflicts, root causes violence and conflict in Africa, indigene/settler phenomenon, peace-building, management of conflict and security. Element of peace studies and conflict resolution. Developing a culture of peace, peace mediation and peace-keeping, alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Dialogue/arbitration in conflict resolution, Role of international organizations in conflict resolution eg ECOWAS, African Union, United Nations etc.

GST2203 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH IEffective communication and writing in English, writing of essay answers, comprehension sentence construction, outlines and paragraphs (recognition of paragraph structure, (topic sentence, exemplification, contrast, paragraph sequencing and use of connective devices). Collection and organization of materials and logical presentation, punctuation, reading types and functions (extensive reading, intensive reading, reading for pleasure etc ); reading techniques (skimming, scanning, surveying); recognition of meaning (literal, implied). Introduction to literature (definition of literature, branches of literature-poetry, prose, drama).

GST2204 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH IILogical presentation of papers, phonetics (listening for problematic English sounds, stress and intonation; types of listening (attentive, reciprocal, jigsaw etc); introduction on lexis, art of public speaking and oral communication (types and function of speaking- speaking in a group, giving an address, chairmanship etc); figures of speech, précis, report writing. Similarities and differences between listening and reading. Library appreciation/book review.

ZOO2201 INVERTEBRATAA survey of all invertebrate phyla; protozoa, porifera, ceolentrate, platyhelminthes, nematodes, annelid, arthropoda, mollusca, echinodermata (hemichordate) and the first two subphyla of chordate namely Urochordata, cephalochordate.

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300 LEVEL COURSESBIO3104 FIELD COURSE I Sampling techniques in local habitats; qualitative and quantitative study of plants and animals in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Identifying the research and industrial settings that utilize microbiology in the field.

MCB3201 ANALYTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROLMicro-organisms as agent in quantitative analysis. Selection of test organisms for assays (anti-biotics, amino acids, vitamins etc). response of microorganisms used in assays. Obtaining and measuring responses. Preparation of assay samples. Methods of assays. Interpretation of results. Aspect of quality control. Plant and equipment sanitation. Microbiological standards specifications. Pre-requisite: MCB2201/2202 and BCH2301.

MCB3307 PATHOGENIC MYCOLOGYStructure, life cycle, reproduction, physiology and classification of pathogenic fungi. Fungi of medical, agricultural and veterinary important (industrial relevance of fungi). Laboratory method of study; pathology and immunology of superficial systemic mycoses and antinomycoses.

MCB3304 PATHOGENIC BACTERIOLOGYHost-parasite relationship. Pathogenic micro organisms and disease. Virulence, spectrum and symptoms of infection, treatment and control. Koch's postulates. Methods of isolation of pathogens. Bacterial infections. Pre-requisites MCB2201/2202

MCB3305 IMMUNOLOGY AND CHEMOTHERAPYBasic concept of immunology, structure of antigens, antigenic determinants, cellular response to antigenic stimulation. Structure and classification of immunoglobulin and antibodies. Mechanisms and antibody formation. Antigen and antibody interaction, roles of lymphoid tissues and thymus in immune-responses. Hypersensitivity, immunopathology, auto pathology, auto immunology, tumor and

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transplantation immunology, immunoprophylaxis, modern techniques in immunology and immunochemistry. Principles of chemotherapy. History of chemotherapy, basic pharmacokinetics. Chemotherapeutic agents, anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral, anti protozoan and anti helminthes. Mode of action of anti microbial. Chemotherapy of specific diseases. Drug bio-assays and sensitivity tests. Pre-requisites BCH2301 and BIO2201.

MCB3302 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGYMicroorganisms and other organisms of importance in aquatic systems and disposals. Ecology of microorganisms in fresh water. Pollution and self purification of water, purification of water. Brief studies of marine microbiology. Water-borne diseases. Microbiological examination of water. Microbiology of waste disposal. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), tests for sewage and water. Pre-requisites MCB2201/MCB2202.

MCB3306 MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISMAspect of microbial physiology, review of cell structure and function, growth and death of micro-organisms. The nutritional types of different bacteria in relation to their energy metabolism and biosynthetic activity. Pre-requisites BCH2201, MCB2201/MCB2202.

MCB3203 FOOD MICROBIOLOGYThe distribution, role and significance of micro-organisms in food, intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of food that affect microbial growth, food spoilage food borne diseases, micro-organisms. Indices if food sanitary growth and food micro-biological standards. Disease of animal transmissible to man via animal food products. Pre-requisites MCB2201/2202, BCH2301.

ZOO3301 PROTOZOOLOGYClassification and evolutionary relationships of protozoa. Macro and microstructure of protozoa. The role of protozoa in ecosystems, their physiology and biochemistry. Life histories of protozoa of medical and veterinary importance, the pathology, epidemiology and control of the

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diseases they cause. Immunity to protozoan infections. Zoonoses.

MCB3312/BIO3302 PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTHDefinition of epidemiology and its terms. Statistics and its application ton epidemiology. Nature of epidemiological investigations. Multi-factorial systems in epidemics, zoonoses, antigenic drifts. Biological products of immunization, recommended immunization schedules. International control of infectious diseases.

ZOO3302 BASIC ENTOMOLOGYInsect evaluation, classification and evaluation of external structure. Ingestion, digestion, blood circulation and water system. Behavior and ecology of social insects. Insects of economic importance.

BIO3305 BIOSYSTEMATICSPrinciples and methods of biosystematics. Concept of taxonomic characters, morphological, anatomical, polenological, embryological, cytological and phytochemical characters. Principles use in the delimitation of taxa and attribution of rank. Numerical taxonomy. Concept of specific and infra-specific categories. Morphological study of selected plant families to illustrate evolutionary tendencies and phyletic relationships.

MCB3310 (SIWES)Industrial/ field experience in any of the following areasA) Environmental pollutionB) Pest controlC) Public healthD) Government agenciesE) Private sectors etcA student attends the programme for three or six months period as the case may be to acquire training in the chosen aspect of supervises the activity. The students writes a report and present in seminar form as well. The candidate assessed based on extent of participation as well as on the quality of report. No examination for this course.

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BOT3302 PLANT PATHOLOGYPrinciples and concept of plant pathology. The concept of disease, infection, pathogeneses, host-pathogen relationship and the theory of biological and chemotherapy. Pre-requisite BOT3305

EDS3201 ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IIntroduction to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship; qualities and characteristics of successful entrepreneur and role demand of entrepreneurship; importance of entrepreneurship to socio-economic growth; environment of entrepreneurial development; challenges and failure in entrepreneurial business; classification of entrepreneurship and the constrains of launching business; introduction to capital market; time management.

EDS 3202 BUSINESS CREATION AND GROWTH Generation and translation of entrepreneurial ideas; component of entrepreneurial ventures; theoretical frame work of entrepreneurship; salaried employment versus entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship and gender related issues; introduction to venture capital; family business; social entrepreneurship.

400 LEVEL COURSESMCB4205 REVIEW ESSAY AND SEMINAR PRESENTATIONA student is assisted by a supervisor to search for correct biological published information on a contemporary subject matter. An essay of between 2000-5000 words is written in a standard way as defined by biological techniques. This is then presented as seminar. The final copy also served as the report based on extent of participation as no examination for this course.

BCH (MCB) 4201 ADVANCED ENZYMOLOGYSteady state enzyme kintics. Transient kinetic methods. Chemistry of enzyme catalysis. Regulatory enzymes. Molecular models for allosterism; Multisubstrate kinetics; multienzyme complexes. Enzyme assays. Criteria for determining purity of enzymes. Enzyme reconstitution. Regulation of enzyme activity and synthesis.

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MCB4201 FIELD COURSE IIThis is similar to Field Course I where a somewhat group or independent research work that deals with plant, microorganisms or animal is conducted under the supervision of number of academic staff. Pre-requisite MCB3108

MCB4303 SOIL MICROBIOLOGYGeneral survey of soil microorganisms

MCB4204 MICROBIAL ECOLOGYMicrobes and ecological theory. Physiological, morphological and genetic adaptations microorganisms to their environment. Microbial interactions. Microorganisms in ecosystems. Microbial bio-conservations. Pre-requisite MCB3302

MCB4209 BIOINFORMATICSPattern recognition, data mining, machine learning algorithms, visualization- sequence analysis and alignment, gene finding, genome assembly and annotation, drug design, drug discovery, protein structure alignment, protein structure prediction, prediction of gene expression and regulation, protein-protein interactions, genome-wide association studies, the modeling of evolution, analysis of mutations and cancer, comparative genomics, modeling biological systems, High-throughout image analysis, software and tools, open source bioinformatics software, web services in bioinformatics, bioinformatics workflow management systems.

MCB4610 RESEARCH PROJECTA research projects involves an investigation on a biological problem. The project is to be written in the form of scientific thesis report under the supervision of academic staff. Pre-requisite BIO4207:

MCB4302 MICROBIAL GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGYA survey of the correct status of the principal macromolecules, water, vitamins, micro and macro elements in plants, animals, bacteria, fungi,

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viruses and protozoa, including discussion of methods and findings in the area of mutagenesis, inductions, isolation and biochemical conjugation. General and specialized methods and techniques in microbial genetics. Experiments with virulent phage and lysogenic bacteria. Fungi and other lower eukaryotic genetics. General application of the concept in genetic engineering.

MCB4208 PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGYThe chemistry of synthetic chemotherapeutic agents and antibiotics. Production and synthesis of antibiotics and anti microbial agents. Quality control of pharmaceutical products. Concept of growth and death in microorganisms. The mode of action and assay of anti microbial agents. Concept of anti biotic sensitivity and resistance as related to microbial physiology. Pre-requisites: MCB2201/2202 and BCH2301

MCB4306 VIROLOGYAttention will be given to the viruses pathogenic to man and animals with emphasis on virulence, types of diseases produced, method of control. The bacteriophage will be used in some of the laboratory practical to demonstrate the characteristics of the viruses. Representative animal viruses will also be studied in the laboratory to demonstrate the nature of viral identification with special reference to tissue culture techniques will also be introduced. Pre-requisites: MCB2201/2202

MCB4307 INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGYNature of industrial microbiology. Microorganisms of industrial importance. Aspect of the biology of molds, yeasts, antinomycetes and viruses of importance in various fermentations. Culture techniques and maintenance of selected cultures. Mutation, strain selection and development, hybridization of fermentation media at laboratory scale. Perimeter design operation. Antifoams. Aspects of biochemical engineering. Patents and patent laws. Pre-requisites: MCB2201/2202, 3306 and BCH2201

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ZOO4301 PARASITOLOGYPrinciples of parasitology and zoo-economic effects. Introduction to parasitism; history and evolution of parasitism, host parasite relationships. Parasitic protozoa, trematodes, cestodes, nematodes. Parasitological methods of investigation. Detection of parasites from samples and parasitaemia value assessment and application of he [parasitological knowledge in solving some basic biological problems.

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

KANO STATE, NIGERIA

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N A M E : … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … REG. NUMBER…………………………FACULTY: FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION ADMISSION MODE:…………………..DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY ENTRY DATE: …………………………PROGRAMME: ……………………………………………. GRADUATED: …………………………

Session

Semester Code

Course Title Credits Grade GP PE

2013/2014 First Semester

BCH2301 INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY

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BIO2203

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY 1 2

CHM2231

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2

CSC1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

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GST2201 FOUNDATION OF NIGERIAN CULTURE

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GST2203

USE OF ENGLISH 1 2

MCB2201

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 1

2

ZOO2201

INVERTEBRATES 2

TCR= 18, TCE= 18, TPE= , GPA=

2013/2014 Second Semester

BCH2302 INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY

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BIO2202 GENETICS 1 2

BIO2206 BIOSTATISTICS & RESEARCH

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BIO2208 BIOTECHNIQUES 2

CHM2211 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2

CHM2221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2

GST2202 NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMY

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GST2204 USE OF ENGLISH II 2

MCB2202 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY II

2

TCR= 19, TCE= 17, TPE= , GPA=

CCR= 37, CCE= 35, CPE= , CGPA=

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EXAMINATION GUIDELINES(a) In order to be admitted to any examination a student MUST have

been registered for the course to be examined and fulfill all University requirements. At least 75% attendance is required to qualify for the examination

(b) Students MUST ensure that they collect their examination cards at least two (2) weeks before the commencement of the Examinations

(c) All students MUST be at the examination venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of the examination

(d) Thirty (30)minutes after the commencement of the examination, a student may be admitted into the examination hall but will not be allowed extra time

(e) A student who arrives 45 minutes after the commencement of the examination will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

(f) No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall during the first hour or the last 15 minutes of the examination

(g) A student MUST bring his/her identity card and examination card to each examination and display them in a prominent position.

(h) A student who fails to bring his/her identity and examination cards (or a covering letter to that effect) to the examination hall will not be admitted

(i) Each student MUST complete an attendance register with his/her Name, Registration Number, Booklet Number and Sign-in and out

(j) All students MUST dress in accordance with the Senate approved Student Public Decency and Dress Code before entering examination hall. Any student who fails to comply will not be allowed into the examination hall

(k) A student should write only his/her University registration number at the top of every answer script and supplementary answer sheet

(l) The use of scrap paper is not allowed. All rough work must be done in the answer booklet and crossed neatly or in a supplementary sheet, which must be submitted, to the Invigilator

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at the end of the examination(m) At the end of the stipulated examination time, all students

MUST stop writing and submit their booklet to the invigilator(n) A Student may provide all authorized materials he/she may

require (e.g. non programmable calculator, pencil, biro and ruler etc.)

(o) The use of G.S.M handset, electronic diary or any other storage device during the course of an examination is not allowed.

ATTENDANCE RECORDThe University's regulation stipulated that, no student shall be permitted to sit for an examination in a course in which the student did not attain 75% attendance. Thus, if student have genuine excuses to stay away from classes, such as authentic medical reasons, the total number of lectures missed under the excuse could still be used to calculate attendance qualification for examination purposes.For a student to miss a lecture, practical examinations or other assignments, a formal application has to be made to the staff in-charge. Usually, any such complaint must be backed by medical certification by the University Health Services. Such excuses (if they involve missing scheduled examination s and other components of the degree programme) must be passed to the Head of Department for assessment and processing to Faculty Board and Senate for approval. In the absence of such approved excuse, however, means that the student would be given a later chance to submit the assignment missed or given a make-up test.

EXAMINATIONSExaminations shall be in the form of Continuous assessment (40%) and end of Semester Examination (60%). Rules governing examinations shall apply for both C.A and the examinations.

EXAMINATION CARDThe management information System (MIS) shall prepare examination cards with appropriate examination number for issuance to Students at least two weeks before the Semester examinations begin. These cards

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will be issued on the basis of list of students registered by each Department who shall certify that the student have been registered for the courses shown on them.It shall be the responsibility of student to make sure that all the courses he/she registered are reflected and knows the dates, time and places of the examinations for which he/she is registered.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTThe Continuous Assessment (C.A) include (a) tests, (b) class assignments, (c) quizzes, (d) group work and Practicals. There shall be administered one week to, during or after examinations. Continuous Assessment results are submitted to the Head of Department at least 2 weeks before examinations.

RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND SPONSORS TO RESULTSUpon approval of semester examination results by the Faculty Board, the results shall, subject to approval by the University Senate, be displayed on Departmental Notice Boards and on the student portal of the University website. Each student and his/her sponsors and/or guardians shall be issued statement of result at the end of each semester.

GUIDELINES ON EXAMINATION MALPRACTICEStudents are strongly advised to refrain from indulging in actions that are inimical to the conduct of examinations because the University has zero tolerance for any form of examination malpractice.The following are Categories of offences which invite expulsion from the University:(a) Impersonation (b) Exchange of names and/or numbers on answer booklet(c) Introduction and use of relevant unauthorized materials into the

examination hall(d) Exchange of materials in the examination hall, such as question

paper, containing information relevant to the on-going examination

(e) Theft and or illegal removal of examination booklet(f) Any kind of mischief likely to hinder the smooth conduct of the

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examination. e.g. physical violence, assault, arson etc(g) Collaboration with or copying from other candidate(s)(h) Cheating outside the examination hall, e.g., at toilets, etc(i) Any other offence under this category Committed by a student of

this University in another Institution(J) Refusal to complete the 'Student report on suspected

Examination malpractice' form and/or destruction of Exhibit by candidates

(k) Any other malpractice(s) deemed by the Senate Committee on Examination Regulations and Irregularities that warrants expulsion

The following are Categories of offences which invite maximum of one year rustication:

(a) Facilitating and abetting cheating(b) Introduction, but not using relevant unauthorized materials to the

examination hall(c) Unauthorized communication during the conduct of the

examination(d) Any offence under this category committed by a student of this

University in another Institution(e) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant rustication by the

Senate Committee on Examination Regulation and IrregularitiesThe following are Categories of offences that attract Warning:(a) Writing on question papers and/or answer scripts(b) Introduction of unauthorized irrelevant material to Examination

hall(c) Any other offence under this category committed by a student of

this University in another institution(d) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant warning by the

Senate committee on Examination Regulations and Irregularities

Maternity Leave

Female students may be granted maternity leave if they so desire. Such a

leave MUST be preceded by a written application to that effect. The

application should contain an authenticated medical certificate showing

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the expected date of delivery.

APPROVED GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AND PRESENTING OF UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTPreliminary pages should consist of the following and in this approved sequence:i. Title pageii. Abstractiii. Certificationiv. Acknowledgementsv. Dedicationvi. Table of Contentsvii. List of Tablesviii. List of Figuresix. List of PlatesThe project should consist of five chapters as follows:Chapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: Literature ReviewChapter Three:Materials and MethodsChapter Four: Results and DiscussionChapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

ReferencesAppendixAdditional Information· Writing should be typed, double spaced, justified, font size 12,

Times New Roman.· Abstract should not be more than 300 words and single spaced· References should be based on the style approve by Department · Students should submit five copies of their projects· The report should be bound in hard cover.· The approved Programme color is lemon green.

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